# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, WI

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN22LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA141.md): Cessna 150M · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2022 · N63246 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12LA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA507.md): Cessna 150M · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2012 · N45080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a runway with significant overgrown vegetation along the edges and his landing, which was left of the centerline.
- [NTSB CHI08CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA145.md): Cessna 150 · New Berlin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N3130V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the flight. Contributing factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA055.md): Cessna 150M · Bristol, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2007 · N63332 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to taxi on for takeoff. A factor was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA049.md): Cessna 150 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N63563 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI95FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA126.md): Cessna 150M · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1995 · N45457 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Beech V35B, resulting in his failure to see-and-avoid the Cessna 150, which was ahead and below him on final approach; and failure of the tower controller to provide adequate service (flight advisories and landing…
- [NTSB CHI95LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA033.md): Cessna 150 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N9143U · Substantial damage
  > the collision with deer during landing - flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI94LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA091.md): Cessna 150M · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1994 · N704CE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the exhaust valve in the number one cylinder. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA025.md): Cessna 150M · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N9259U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to use carburetor heat during the simulated engine failure, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the crop in the emergency…
- [NTSB CHI93LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA379.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N704ZF · Substantial damage
  > the improper fuel calculations by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not refueling and uphill terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Marion, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1991 · N704CW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the exhaust and intake valves. Factors contributing to the accident were downhill terrain and a collapsed nosegear.
- [NTSB CHI90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA046.md): Cessna 150M · Lacrosse, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1989 · N704NP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pre-flight planning/preparation, which did not include a plan to refuel the aircraft as necessary. The student pilot's lack of total experience contributed to this accident, as did the cfi's inadequate supervision of the student.
- [NTSB CHI88FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA056.md): Cessna 150M · Norwalk, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1988 · N9458U · Destroyed
  > The pilot made several calls to the fss and obtained weather briefings for reported and forecast IFR conditions along his proposed route of flight. After departure from sparta, Wisconsin in weather described by witnesses to be below VMC, the aircraft impacted…
- [NTSB CHI85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA217.md): Cessna 150M · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N66069 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was performing touch-and-go's when on the landing roll she allowed the acft to drift off the rwy into soft terrain. The acft nosed over. The plt stated that she was looking inside to raise the flaps.
- [NTSB CHI84LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA096.md): Cessna 150M · West Bend, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1984 · N63178 · Substantial damage
  > The acft went out of control during the takeoff roll after a touch and go landing. The plt stated that, as he applied power and went to raise the flaps the acft began to drift to the left. When he applied right rudder the acft began to skid to the right. He…
- [NTSB CHI83LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA323.md): Cessna 150 · Wilmot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1983 · N714PJ · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a tree during a go-around. The pilot added full flaps as the rwy was approached. During the flare the acft ballooned and bounced. A go-around was started but the flaps were not raised. The acft did notachieve enough climb to clear the…
- [NTSB CHI83LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA147.md): Cessna 150 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1983 · N704WN · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on a supervised, solo, x-country flt from mosinee, WI, to Oshkosh, WI, green bay, WI, then return to mosinee. The first leg of the flight was flown with no problem. Before takeoff at oshkosk, the student was taxiing southbound with a left…
- [NTSB CHI82DA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA061.md): Cessna 150 · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 1982 · N63213 · Substantial damage
  > While practicing a no-flap landing, the student allowed the aircraft to descend below the normal glide path. The instructor told the student that they were going to be low and to add power. Power was added, but soon thereafter, the aircraft touched down short…
- [NTSB CHI81FEP09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEP09.md): Cessna 150M · Montfort, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1981 · N63547 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEP05.md): Cessna 150M · Omro, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1979 · N45718 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEP65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEP65.md): Cessna 150 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1979 · N3416V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEP40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEP40.md): Cessna 150M · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1979 · N9365U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEP37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEP37.md): Cessna 150 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1979 · N63586 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEP66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP66.md): Cessna 150 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1978 · N66238 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEP62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEP62.md): Cessna 150 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1978 · N3035V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA042.md): Cessna 150M · Waukesha, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 28, 1978 · N9376U · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78DER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DER03.md): Cessna 150 · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1978 · N6039K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEP57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEP57.md): Cessna 150 · New Holstein, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1977 · N704RP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEP37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEP37.md): Cessna 172A · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1977 · N9712T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEP16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEP16.md): Cessna 150 · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1977 · N63346 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FA003.md): Cessna 150M · Amherst, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 20, 1976 · N704PN · Destroyed

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071830'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071830&state=WI

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